Abstract: In one embodiment, a biological information monitoring apparatus includes: an antenna assembly including at least one antenna, the antenna assembly being disposed close to an object; a signal generator configured to generate a radio-frequency (RF) signal; and a displacement detection circuit configured to detect a physical displacement of the object based on the RF signal, wherein the at least one antenna includes: a dipole antenna having a feeding point to be supplied with the RF signal, the feeding point being positioned in a center of the dipole antenna; a coaxial line configured to supply the RF signal to the feeding point; and a conductor element that has a ¼ wavelength and is short-circuited on one end to an outer conductor of the coaxial line.

Abstract: A storage device stores a medical knowledge graph including nodes corresponding to medical care events, and edges indicative of a relationship between the nodes. A graph feature of the medical knowledge graph is expressed by a mathematical model characterized by patient background information. A processing circuitry obtains patient background information relating to a background factor of one or more target patients, computes variation of the graph feature relating to the target patient, based on the patient background information of the target patient and the mathematical model, and displays the variation of the graph feature on a display device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image processing apparatus includes first specifier, second specifier, determiner and display controller. First specifier collates an ischemic region calculated from a blood vessel visualized into a three-dimensional image in a plurality of phases with a dominating region of the blood vessel, and specifies a culprit vessel in the ischemic region. Second specifier specifies a culprit stenosis in the culprit vessel based on a pressure index calculated from the blood vessel. Determiner determines a connection position to connect a bypass vessel that makes a detour around the culprit stenosis. Display controller displays the determined connection position on a display.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for calibrating an x-ray apparatus including acquiring sinogram data by scanning a symmetrical phantom using a plurality of detector channels; generating mirror-copied sinogram data by mirror-copying at least one of first sinogram data and second sinogram data of the acquired sinogram data, wherein the first sinogram data and the second sinogram data are generated by dividing the sinogram data at a center detector channel of the plurality of detector channels; outputting a first reconstructed image by reconstructing the mirror-copied sinogram data; and determining a calibration parameter based on the first reconstructed image.

Abstract: A system and a method by which multiple regions or objects of interest can be indicated within an X-ray image, from which a user can select a primary region or object of interest and accordingly adjust the appropriate X-ray dose for obtaining a better quality image of the selected regions or objects of interest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for cell lysis in a microfluidic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for rapid continuous flow pathogen cell lysis. In one embodiment, the microfluidic device comprises a microfluidic channel, a microporous structure within the channel, and an enzyme immobilized on the surface of the microporous structure configured to lyse pathogen cells in fluid flowing through the microfluidic channel.

Abstract: A medical imaging apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to acquire a volumetric data set, acquire location information for a layer that is part of a structure represented in the volumetric data set, and perform a ray casting algorithm to generate a rendered image from the volumetric data set. The ray casting algorithm includes, for each of a plurality of rays cast through a volume of the volume of the volumetric data set: determining data values for a plurality of sample positions along the ray; estimating, based on the location information, a position of an intersection point at which the ray intersects the layer; and using a precomputed function to determine a contribution of the intersection point to an aggregated color for the ray.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an automatic analyzing apparatus includes a piercer, a detector unit, and a sample dispensing probe. The piercer pierces a lid that seals an opening of a sample container containing a sample. The detector unit detects the piercer penetrating through the lid. The sample dispensing probe passes through an inside of the piercer that has penetrated through the lid, enters the sample container, and aspirates the sample.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquire first medical image data. The processing circuitry is configured to identify a region of interest in the first medical image data based on a learned model and the first medical image data. The learned model is trained based on second medical image data corresponding to the first medical image data and third medical image data different from the first medical image data in type and related to the same subject as a subject of the second medical image data. At least part of the third medical image data is higher in imaging sensitivity for a region of the subject corresponding to the region of interest than the second medical image data.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus of an embodiment includes processing circuitry acquiring an X-ray image about a subject, acquiring an ultrasonic image data about the subject, extracting an object contained in the X-ray image, and performing processing based on the position of the extracted object on the ultrasonic image data in accordance with the relative positional relation between a coordinate system in the X-ray image and a coordinate system in the ultrasonic image data to generate a composite image as a combination of a processed ultrasonic image data after being subjected to the processing and the X-ray image.

Abstract: An automatic analyzing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a rotating table, a plurality of light receiving units, and a light radiating unit. The rotating table includes a plurality of placement parts on which a plurality of reaction cuvettes are placed, respectively. The plurality of light receiving units are provided in correspondence with the plurality of placement parts, respectively. The light radiating unit is configured to change from one of the reaction cuvettes to another on which light is radiated, by changing an emission direction of the light.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus comprises processing circuitry. The processing circuitry calculates a functional rate quantitively indicating a degree as to whether or not a body site related to a symptom of a target patient is properly functioning. The processing circuitry calculates a current state of the target patient as a first state. The processing circuitry estimates, with reference to time-series second medical information having a tendency similar to the first medical information and being related to a similar patient, a likelihood that the state of the target patient may be exacerbated at a future time as a second state, on a basis of a functional rate of the similar patient calculated from a selected part of the second medical information corresponding to time since the similarity to the first medical information was recognized. The processing circuitry causes the first state and the second state to be displayed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a diagnosis support system evaluates a cardiovascular disease risk by using extra-coronary calcification as a trigger. The diagnosis support system includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to acquire image interpretation information related to an image interpretation result of a photographed image of a patient, determine whether calcification is present or not based on the image interpretation information, evaluate the cardiovascular disease risk based on medical information on a patient, and output a determination result and an evaluation result.

Abstract: A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain information about a defective channel of a PET detector at a second point in time later than a first point in time corresponding to a first sensitivity map that is a sensitivity map of the PET detector corresponding to the first point in time and being stored in a storage unit. The processing circuitry is configured to generate a second sensitivity map that is a sensitivity map of the PET detector corresponding to the second point in time, on the basis of the information about the defective channel.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry causes plural images to be displayed in plural second display regions that have been arranged, the plural images being obtained by an ultrasound scan or ultrasound scans and corresponding to a region of interest in a morphology image displayed in a first display region.

Abstract: An image display apparatus comprises processing circuitry configured to receive medical image data including a representation of at least one eye of a subject, process the medical image data to determine an eye gaze direction for the at least one eye of the subject, and select a display mode for displaying the medical image data in dependence on the determined eye gaze direction.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain clinical data related to a subject. The processing circuitry is configured to perform an analyzing process to analyze the obtained clinical data. The processing circuitry is configured to generate retention information for retaining the subject in a medical facility and determine at least one notification destination of the retention information, on a basis of an analysis result obtained from the analyzing process. The processing circuitry is configured to transmit the retention information to the determined notification destination.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging device according to an embodiment includes a processing circuitry. The processing circuitry obtains, from an image of a test subject taken by an optical photographing device, image-related information regarding at least either the test subject or a radio frequency (RF) coil attached to the test subject. Then, the processing circuitry selects statistical information about the attachment position of the RF coil based on the image-related information. Subsequently, the processing circuitry outputs the attachment position of the RF coil corresponding to the statistical information.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus is for processing medical text data using a medical text processing model. The apparatus comprising processing circuitry configured to: receive a portion of medical text data; determine a template corresponding to the portion of medical text data, a classification label associated with the template, and a first medical term included in the portion of medical text data; specify a second medical term which is different from the first medical term, wherein the second medical term is related to the first medical term; and generate synthetic text data based on the second term by inserting the second medical term into the template.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe, a plurality of detectors, a measurer, and processing circuitry. The ultrasonic probe includes the plurality of transducers, and is configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal to a subject through each of the transducers, and receive, through each of the transducers, a reflected wave signal obtained when the transmitted ultrasonic signal has been reflected from an inside of a body of the subject and returned. Each of the plurality of detectors respectively corresponds to transducers and are configured to detect a reflected wave signal received by the corresponding transducer. The measurer configured to measures a reflected wave signal having an amplitude greater than an amplitude at which at least one of the detectors is saturated when determining a gain of the at least one of the plurality of detectors.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a radiotherapy planning apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry set irradiation conditions for a medical image relating to a patient. The processing circuitry acquires a histogram of a radiation dose rate in a predetermined area in the patient based on the irradiation conditions. The processing circuitry evaluates the irradiation conditions based on the histogram. The processing circuitry outputs information based on an evaluation result of the irradiation conditions.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus of embodiments includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquire a data and a g-factor map. The data is generated as a result of a reception by an RF coil. The processing circuitry is configured to determine strength of denoise performed on the data on the basis of the g-factor map and perform the denoise on the data.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquires an image by capturing a subject laid on a table of a magnetic-resonance imaging apparatus with a camera, detects a loop having a possibility of generating an induced current by a magnetic field that is generated by the magnetic-resonance imaging apparatus from the image, and outputs a detection result.

Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus for conveying a sheet in a conveying direction includes a pair of conveying rollers receiving and conveying a sheet; an endless conveying belt conveying the sheet; a plurality of balls to be rotatable in any direction while nipping the sheet with the conveying surface; a pair of regulating guides disposed on both sides of the conveying belt; a guide moving unit that moves the pair of regulating guides; and a roller moving unit that moves at least one of the pair of conveying rollers to a nip position and a nip release position. Before a rear end of the sheet passes the pair of conveying rollers, the pair of conveying rollers is moved to the nip release position by the roller moving unit, and then, the guide moving unit makes each of the pair of regulating guides reach the guide position from the retracting position.

Abstract: In a gamma-ray detector system, such as a PET detector, coincidence events between multiple detector elements can be caused by inter-detector scattering and/or energy escape of the multi-stage radiation background in the scintillator crystals. Because these types of coincidence events are more likely to happen between nearby elements, they can be measured, analyzed and ultimately used to identify arrangement errors of detector elements in a gamma-ray detector system.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus including processing circuitry configured to: obtain from medical imaging measurements, observations of one or more vector or tensor valued fields as projected from one or more 2D acquisition planes; use an optimisation procedure to determine from the observations a superset of 3D fields (which may be scalar, vector, or tensor) via a solution ansatz constrained by a system of partial differential equations, and output the plurality of these fields.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a data compression apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry generates reconstructed data by performing reconstruction processing on data. The processing circuitry generates decompressed reconstructed data by performing the reconstruction processing on decompressed data obtained by decompressing compressed data that is generated by performing compression processing on the data. The processing circuitry determines a parameter relating to a compression ratio of the data based on comparison between the reconstructed data and the decompressed reconstructed data.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image diagnostic apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry inputs a noise correlation map and a medical image or an intermediate image to a learned model that is functioned to generate a denoise image, in which noise of the medical image or noise of the intermediate image is reduced, based on the medical image generated based on data collected with respect to a subject or the intermediate image at a front stage for generating the medical image and the noise correlation map correlated with the noise included in the medical image or the intermediate image, and generates the denoise image, in which the noise of the medical image or the noise of the intermediate image is reduced.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus comprises processing circuitry configured to: acquire volumetric image data for rendering; determine a plurality of positions of a viewpoint or positions of a light based on distance, or other spatial relationship, between the viewpoint or light and a surface or other selected feature in the image data; and render the volumetric data based on the plurality of viewpoint positions or light positions.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry derives a predefined image evaluation parameter with respect to a plurality of two-dimensional ultrasound images obtained by an ultrasound probe. Based on the derivation results of the image evaluation parameter, the processing circuitry selects a two-dimensional ultrasound image for registration purpose from among the plurality of two-dimensional ultrasound images. The processing circuitry performs image registration of a three-dimensional medical image and the two-dimensional medical image for registration purpose.

Abstract: A diagnosis assistance apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry obtains text information representing each of a plurality of diagnosis/treatment records at a plurality of points in time, as diagnosis/treatment data related to a first patient. The processing circuitry performs a natural language processing process to extract a predetermined word from the text information, classifies each of the plurality of diagnosis/treatment records into at least one category in accordance with the extracted word, and calculates breakdown information indicating frequency of appearance of one or more categories related to one or more diagnosis/treatment records in a predetermined period of time among the plurality of diagnosis/treatment records.

Abstract: A palpation support device according to an embodiment includes: a palpation data acquiring part configured to acquire a palpation data based on a plurality of pressure values applied to fingers of an examiner; and a diagnosis support information output part configured to output diagnosis support information based on the palpation data.

Abstract: In a method for fixing a print good in a printing system, the print good is a substrate printed to with ink, and the print speed of the print good is initially determined. Air heated to a predetermined temperature is then blown onto the print good. The heated air is supplied with a volumetric flow rate that is adjusted depending on the print speed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a standard sample container includes a soft container, a discharging mechanism, and a chamber. The soft container is adapted to contain a standard sample for use in preparing a calibration curve or managing accuracy for an automatic analyzer. The discharging mechanism is adapted to discharge the standard sample present in the soft container into a reaction container via a dispensing nozzle. The chamber is adapted to accommodate the soft container.

Abstract: A liftable transport pinch is provided with a simplified construction to enhance lifetime and productivity. This transport device includes at least one roller mounted on an arm, and an actuator connected to a frame for moving the roller between a first and second position. The arm is mounted onto the frame by means of an elastic hinge element. The elastic hinge element provides a simple, cheap, wear-resistant, and easy-to-assembly alternative to prior art solutions.

Abstract: A modular print bar may include at least one first print head module and at least one second print head module. Each print head module may include a base plate with which at least one print head can be connected. At least one first ink supply line for supplying ink to the respective print head may respectively run in the base plates. The print head modules may be firmly connected to a print bar such that a connection can be established between the first ink supply line of the first print head module and the first ink supply line of the second print head module.

Abstract: A controller may transition an inkjet printing device, starting from the printing operation, at least predominantly into a continuation mode where the printing is interrupted in which, however, the active tempering of the ink in the one or more print heads of the printing device is continued in order to enable an accelerated restart of the printing operation.

Abstract: A medical information processing device according to an embodiment includes a processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquire a plurality of sets of analysis result information on a plurality of analysis processes that are executed on at least one medical image obtained by capturing an image of a patient; sets, with respect to each disorder of the patient, a first priority that is a priority in displaying the acquired sets of analysis result information; and causes the sets of analysis result information to be displayed in an order corresponding to the first priorities that are set with respect to each disorder of the patient.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires an echo signal generated for each of intervals of repetition time by applying an excitation pulse to a subject at the intervals of repetition time, and acquires data of a plurality of trajectories set for a k-space using the echo signals. The processing circuitry acquires a plurality of echo signals by setting echo time to lengths different between a plurality of periods of repetition time and acquires data of the same trajectory using the echo signals, and the echo time serves as time from application of the excitation pulse to generation of the echo signal.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit acquires a measurement field corresponding to a spatial distribution of a predetermined physical quantity in a subject of measurement. The processing circuit calculates an unknown quantity in the subject of measurement based on a first equation between the measurement field and the unknown quantity having spatial dependence, and on the acquired measurement field. The first equation is one that is acquired based on a second equation expressing a dual field divergence of which can be expressed using the measurement field, by using the measurement field and the unknown quantity, and on the Helmholtz decomposition of the dual field.

Abstract: A schedule management apparatus of one embodiment is configured to be connectable to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that is provided with at least one ultrasonic probe, and includes processing circuitry configured to: provisionally determine a first inspection schedule of the ultrasonic probe from inspection history information of the ultrasonic probe; acquire examination reservation information of an object; presume a usage schedule of the ultrasonic probe from the examination reservation information; and determine a second inspection schedule of the ultrasonic probe based on the first inspection schedule and the usage schedule, by adjusting the first inspection schedule in such a manner that usage time of the ultrasonic probe in the usage schedule does not overlap with inspection time of the ultrasonic probe in the first inspection schedule.

Abstract: A method and a system for providing calibration for a polychromatic photon counting detector forward counting model. Measurements with multiple materials and known path lengths are used to calibrate the photon counting detector counting response of the forward model. The flux independent weighted bin response function is estimated using the expectation maximization method, and then used to estimate the pileup correction terms at plural tube voltage settings for each detector pixel. The beam hardening corrections are then applied to the measured projection data sinogram, and the corrected sinogram is reconstructed to the counting image at the selected single energy.

Abstract: A controller may detect an elevation of a recording medium that is to be printed to, the elevation may result in the printing element of a printing device being negatively affected. The controller may automatically produce a time-limited printing pause of the printing element in which the printing gap between the printing element and the recording medium is temporarily enlarged in order to direct the detected elevation past the printing element. A negative effect on the printing device given the presence of a damaged recording medium may thus be efficiently and reliably avoided or reduced.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical information processing apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry predicts a progress relating to a disease that a patient contracts or may contract. The processing circuitry specifies a cell necessary for treating the disease. The processing circuitry predicts a first transition relating to a necessary amount of the cells and a second transition relating to a supply amount of the cells. The processing circuitry determines, based on the first transition and the second transition, a future time point when the necessary amount and the supply amount coincide, or when the supply amount is greater than the necessary amount.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to: obtain first nerve activity information indicating an activity of a nerve of a subject; estimate first feeling information indicating a feeling experienced by the subject on the basis of the first nerve activity information; and determine presentation information to enable an evaluator to experience the feeling of the subject, on the basis of the first feeling information.

Abstract: A method and a system for a two-step calibration method for the polychromatic semiconductor-based PCD forward counting model, to account for various pixel summing readout modes for imaging at different resolutions. The flux independent weighted bin response function is estimated using the expectation maximization method, and then used to estimate the pileup correction terms at plural tube voltage settings for each detector pixel. To correct the variation of the detector response due to different PCD sub-pixel summing schemes, the embodiments calibrate forward model parameters based on the various pixel readout modes.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an image processing apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires an image in which a coil is depicted. The processing circuitry acquires, from the image, information on disposition of the coil and information on a port to which the coil is connected.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry sets an imaging region and a labeling region based on at least a blood vessel structure, the imaging region being a region of a matrix of a plurality of divided voxels including different blood vessel regions, respectively, the labeling region being a region to which a labeling pulse for labeling blood flowing into the imaging region is applied. The processing circuitry acquires data of the imaging region by applying the labeling pulse to the labeling region by using an arterial spin labeling (ASL) method. The processing circuitry generates an image based on the data. The processing circuitry determines anomaly of the blood vessel regions by comparing signal values of the voxels included in the image.

Abstract: A computing device for a printing device may include a first transducer for generating a first clock frequency and a second transducer for generating a second clock frequency. The computing device may determine the timing signal for clocking the printing operation of the printing device on the basis of the first clock frequency and/or on the basis of the second clock frequency, in particular to increase the uniformity of the timing signal and/or in order to enable a dynamic adaptation of the timing signal to a changing property of the printing device and/or of the recording medium to be printed to.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquires one or more first images that are images of parts obtained by classifying a subject appearing in a medical image into each part, generates, from the acquired one or more first images, a second image that is an image of the subject spatially continuous according to an anatomical criterion, and synthesizes the generated second image with a background to generate a third image.